Lead, Project Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global defense contractor in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to manage propulsion programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Project Engineering, particularly in solid propellant propulsion projects. Responsibilities include leading analyses, technical oversight, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree and significant engineering experience, alongside leadership capabilities. The role offers a flexible 9/80 work schedule and requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of Project Engineering experience or 7 years with a Grad degree.
• 4 years of IPT Lead experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate propulsion program tasks as IPT lead.
• Implement design and analysis tasks with minimal direction.
• Coordinate testing activities and special studies.

Skills

Project Engineering

Problem Solving

Technical Documentation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Details

Job Title: Lead, Project Engineering

Job Code: 32722

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description

Aerojet Rocketdyne segment is seeking an experienced Project Engineer for our Huntsville, AL Headquarters location. The Lead, Project Engineering role will act as an IPT lead on the MPBD programs. This role involves leading, performing, and/or coordinating propulsion program tasks in conjunction with program management and technical leadership. This role may have control account management (CAM) responsibility for the assigned IPT. Under minimal direction, you will be responsible for implementing design and analysis tasks, overseeing special studies, and coordinating testing activities. The ideal candidate will coordinate ballistic, thermal, and structural analyses, as well as perform post-test examination, analyses, and reporting, while supporting the program technical lead. Additionally, this candidate will lead Transition to Production activities within the IPT. This role requires the candidate to be a technical advisor for various production programs covering varied topics relating to Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) manufacturing issues. The ideal candidate would have expertise in composite manufacturing, hyper-elastic/phenolic materials, propellant chemistry and propellant manufacturing.

Essential Functions

• Provide imaginative, thorough, and practicable solutions to a wide range of technical problems involving the conventional utilization of engineering techniques.
• Read, interpret, and write specifications and technical documents. Prepare technical and design requirements in support of project goals.
• Provide direction in problem investigations and resolution across functional areas. Understand and/or lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) process.
• Review and approve engineering drawings.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.
• Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior Project Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior Project Engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior Project Engineering experience.
• 4 years of IPT Lead experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• Four or more years of experience with solid propellant propulsion projects is highly desired.
• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) is desired.

Compliance & Equal Opportunity

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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